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Formulation Audit · Cetaphil · Triple-Acid PHA/AHA/BHA & Shea Butter Daily Keratolytic Barrier Lotion · $16 USD

Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol)

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Skin Suitability
Rough, bumpy, dry, Keratosis Pilaris-prone, and ingrown-hair-prone body skin
Chemical Equivalent
CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin ($19 — uses Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid + Ceramides, whereas Cetaphil uses Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Shea Butter)
Molecular Incompatibilities
Avoid applying immediately over freshly shaved or broken skin, or stacking with a separate 10–12% Glycolic/Lactic acid body lotion in the same session
Creator Hype
83/100
Buyer Efficacy
91/100

Section V · Regimen Clash Check

Will Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol) Clash With Your Routine?

Add the rest of your routine after Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol) and run the check — it cross-examines retinoids, acids, vitamin C, spicules and occlusives, privately in your browser.

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Empirical Buyer Synthesis

What Buyers Actually Report

[r/SkincareAddiction]: Cetaphil's triple-acid answer to rough body texture and keratosis pilaris, pairing Gluconolactone (PHA #6 INCI), Mandelic Acid (AHA #10 INCI), and Salicylic Acid (BHA #12 INCI) with Shea Butter (#4 INCI), Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Vitamin E in a non-sticky, 100% fragrance-free lotion.

Verbatim INCI Composition

Full Ingredient List

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pantolactone, Citric Acid

Source: inkeedecoder.com. Check the pack — formulas change.

Section V · Compare

Compare Against Peer Formulations

Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol) beside the closest formulations in the index — same active family first, then the nearest related one — with a routine-conflict and washout summary.

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Field Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol) worth it?

Beauty.net verdict: Holy Grail. Creator hype 83/100 against buyer efficacy 91/100. [r/SkincareAddiction]: Cetaphil's triple-acid answer to rough body texture and keratosis pilaris, pairing Gluconolactone (PHA #6 INCI), Mandelic Acid (AHA #10 INCI), and Salicylic Acid (BHA #12 INCI) with Shea Butter (#4 INCI), Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Vitamin E in a non-sticky, 100% fragrance-free lotion. Best for: Rough, bumpy, dry, Keratosis Pilaris-prone, and ingrown-hair-prone body skin.

What should I not mix with Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol)?

Avoid applying immediately over freshly shaved or broken skin, or stacking with a separate 10–12% Glycolic/Lactic acid body lotion in the same session Run your full routine through the Regimen Clash Check to catch other conflicts.

What is a cheaper dupe or chemical equivalent for Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Body Lotion (Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide + Panthenol)?

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin ($19 — uses Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid + Ceramides, whereas Cetaphil uses Gluconolactone + Mandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Shea Butter) Compare the INCI lists — a shared hero active matters more than the brand.